The US State Department has issued a Level 4 travel advisory, the highest severity classification, strongly advising American citizens against all travel to Iraq. New, updated story - State Department Issues Do Not Travel Warning For Israel The advisory cites significant safety concerns,

"Do not travel to Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, civil unrest, and the U.S. government’s limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iraq. Do not travel to Iraq for any reason," the travel warning stated on Wednesday, June 11.

While the embassy confirms there is no specific threat at this time, the advisory highlights a general increase in the risk of violence targeting U.S. interests, including businesses and locations frequented by foreigners.

With tensions escalating across parts of the Middle East, some travellers are asking whether it’s still safe to visit Dubai. According to the latest guidance from both the UK and US governments, the answer is yes: the UAE remains open for travel,

The State Department says Americans should not visit the country for any reason as terrorism, kidnapping concerns rise.

Iraq has approached the Iranian and US governments in a bid to prevent being caught up in a regional escalation, officials said yesterday, as

THE Philippine Embassy in Baghdad has advised Filipinos in Iraq to avoid any unnecessary trips as tensions in the Middle East rise.